Today is Monday. Im sitting on someone’s couch whom I have never met. I’m in the company of 3 amazing girls; whom I get the joy of sharing life with. There is thunder close by. A dog who is being gross but making us laugh at the same time! I’m excited to listen to the sermons from church soon…new series ‘Exile’. I’m thinking of how I’d like to down-size my pack some. I’d love to be able to understand what the kids are yelling downstairs…oh English!! Tomorrow I have no idea what we are doing but I’m learning to TRUST. I’m excited to finish watching Shrek 3 tonight and maybe have some Subway for din din. Also just give a bit more insight into my surroundings at the moment, the four of us are awaiting for the electric meter to blow up. You can see the electricity pop in and out of it. And it’s thundering/lightnin’ outside. So it’s dim in the room for fear of starting a fire…yes this is our life.
Today is Monday. I miss waking up to Sally calling me at the door. I miss going to Starbucks and hanging out with pretty awesome people. I miss drinking coffee on the porch swing; also I miss drinking ” COFFEE” (i mean i don’t think you need interpretation) on the porch. I miss the phone calls every now and then. I miss sweet tea and chick fil a!! I miss the barn and cleanin’ stalls. Sue i miss you!! I’d like watermelon and chips and salsa. I miss smells…of all kinds. I miss you FAMILY! I miss building fires when i want and staying real late talking; whether in the bed or on the phone/couch. I miss driving and playing music real loud. I miss little things…notes or hugs. yea, i miss that. I miss Judy from the Philippines saying ‘its okay, no problem.” OR ‘juice?’. I miss Jojo and her guitar playin’ craziness! Oh dang, i miss the beach!
Today is Monday. It’s our free day!!! Praise the Lord. I realize in this moment; I want something familar. To hear a familar voice, to taste something familar, or to smell something familar. I see now that giving up everything is difficult. Though I go after it no matter what, it’s difficult. On Sunday, I spoke to a church from the book of Acts. The life and journey of the apostle Paul struck me in a way I hadn’t seen before. It was fresh and new. I realized that we, my team and I are doing just as Paul did. In fact, the more I think about it much of our Ministry in Malaysia was like Paul’s ministry. Church hoping, telling the good news, and bringing some encouragment. It’s awesome to see where God has brought us though. Having the word as a testament to His faithfulness, I know that where we are is right. At times, in my eyes, I don’t see a point in the madness; God does. I can look at Paul’s life and see all the uncomfortable. I could imagine the things he missed or the things he longed for. I can also see him finding all that in the Lord. And the Lord giving him new people in his life, new passions, or new joys. Some of the old will always be what I love but I’m realizing how much God fulfills. This life is crazy; I am overwhelmed with Joy that Christ has brought me here.
This is love…
This is love…
Pray for my team and I as we set out to another orphanage. And then Thailand!! Pray for our health, that has been a big way we’ve been attacked. A few of us have been sick with ear infections or a common cold stuff or food issues. I know they may seem mundane, but it’s all the more difficult to minister and give and be present when all you want is YOUR MOM!!!! and we are all joyful women, who bring lots of great things to the table. It should always be shared. Continue to pray for support for myself and others on my team. WE all trust God will provide. We believe that for sure.
Praise report: I now need about 4,500 dollars to finish my race!!! I’ve been blessed with another monthly giver. God provides. He takes care of his sheep, even when we are skeptical (like me, BUT Im a believer!) Im overwhelmed with support financially and literally. You guys are AWESOME!!!
May you walk in abundant Love today….
